Cassie is a mixed martial artist with over five years of study. Training primarily in South Korea, she has black belts in Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Muay Thai kickboxing. A proud Canadian from Roberts Arm, Newfoundland, she files for The Crossfire having recently returned from South Korea. She also blogs for Postmedia Networks’ Womens Fight Club website.. Image courtesy Steve Bartlett

UFC ON FOX 7: HENDERSON VS MELENDEZ

MATT “THE IMMORTAL” BROWN VS “YOUNG GUN” JORDAN MEIN

Matt Brown (L) attacks Jordan Mein at UFC on FOX 7.

WINNER: Matt Brown via second round TKO.

Wiseman: Mein was completely overwhelmed by the aggression of Brown. Mein threw several elbows and showed that he can take a punch, but the consistent aggression of Brown took Mein into unknown territory. Certainly the best performance of Brown’s career, he showed power and confidence with every combination.

NATE DIAZ vs JOSH “THE PUNK” THOMPSON

Josh Thomson (L) headkicks Nate Diaz.

WINNER: Josh Thomson via second round knockout.

Wiseman: Diaz is known for his standup and ground game, but Thomson came into the fight with a perfect game plan. Thomson was able to use his kicks to make up for the reach advantage which messed up Diaz’s knee. Not only did the kicks make up for the reach advantage, but Thomson mixed up his kicks which made him hard to predict. This allowed him to connect with a couple of headkicks that hurt Diaz in the second round. Thomson is only the second fighter to finish Diaz.

FRANK MIR vs DANIEL “DC” CORMIER

Daniel Cormier (R) strikes Frank Mir.

WINNER: Daniel Cormier via unanimous decision (30-27,30-27,30-27).

Wiseman: The mistake of Mir was allowing Cormier to make it his kind of fight. He used his speed to turn things into a grappling match where he was able to land heavy punches. Mir didn’t separate enough to use his striking as he is more of a distance fighter. He didn’t take the fight to the ground where his strength was. Cormier’s persistence with his grappling limited Mir and won him the fight. Mir did look better in this match in regards to his gas tank, but his inability to take control of the fight cost him the match.

BENSON “SMOOTH” HENDERSON VS GILBERT “EL NINO” HERNANDEZ

Benson Henderson (R) kicks Gilbert Melendez.

WINNER: Benson Henderson via split decision.

Wiseman: A split-decision isn’t what Henderson expected, but Melendez pushed the pass from the start with a style which took Henderson time to adjust. Henderson started to show more of a presence in the second round which continued to build. Melendez had success throughout the match which forced Henderson to step it up. Melendez’s biggest mistake was easing up a little in the third round and that was what Henderson needed for the split-decision win. With the competition that is yet to face Henderson he isn’t going to be able to be as reserved. With such a close win, he will need to challenge his opponents from the beginning if he wants to retain his belt.